Wizard Is Not Guilty Of DUI, Reckless Driving
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Washington Wizards point guard Rod Strickland was found not guilty yesterday in D.C. Superior Court of charges of driving under the influence and reckless driving. After deliberating for five hours, a jury of five men and seven women returned the verdict on the DUI charge about 5 p.m. As the forewoman announced the verdict, Strickland showed little reaction, sitting with his hand under his chin. D.C. police officers arrested Strickland at about 4 a.m. on April 24 at 16th Street and Manchester Lane NW. During the trial, two officers testified that Strickland was speeding, ran three stoplights and smelled of alcohol when he was stopped. A third officer, Morani Hines, testified that Strickland failed a sobriety test because he didn’t follow instructions or complete the test. He also said Strickland declined to take a Breathalyzer test. |